Fresco: The Ancient Art of Fresco Comes Alive (1999)
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This PBS documentary takes a look at the ancient art of fresco. Fresco is the classic art of painting on wet plaster. Narrators Susan Sarandon and Richard Kiley take viewers through its history and its modern-day revival. This video shows how this very old artistic style of painting is being reborn in the modern art world. The work of artist Mark Balma is also highlighted. Balma and a team of artists created a fresco at the University of St. Thomas. The video provides a first-hand look at the creative process, from ancient to modern times. ~ Beth Deki, Rovi
- Director(s):
- Deborah Boldt
Synopsis of Fresco: The Ancient Art of Fresco Comes Alive
This PBS documentary takes a look at the ancient art of fresco. Fresco is the classic art of painting on wet plaster. Narrators Susan Sarandon and Richard Kiley take viewers through its history and its modern-day revival. This video shows how this very old artistic style of painting is being reborn in the modern art world. The work of artist Mark Balma is also highlighted. Balma and a team of artists created a fresco at the University of St. Thomas. The video provides a first-hand look at the creative process, from ancient to modern times. ~ Beth Deki, Rovi
Complete Cast of Fresco: The Ancient Art of Fresco Comes Alive
- Susan Sarandon - Narrator
- Richard Kiley - Narrator
- Director(s):
- Deborah Boldt
- Writer(s):
- Deborah Boldt
- Producer(s):
- Deborah Boldt
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